Methylcyclohexane from China
Methylcyclohexane (C7H14) is a cycloalkane with a methyl substituent, falling under HTS 2902.19.00 as 'other' cyclanes. Used as a solvent in rubber production and chromatography, it exemplifies alkyl-substituted cyclic hydrocarbons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to avoid Chapter 27 petroleum classification
• Label as UN 2296 with proper flash point documentation (37°C)
• Check for stabilizer additives; per Chapter 29 note (f), stabilizers don't change classification if for transport